Unchosen cast: Who stars in the Netflix series?
Your essential guide to the cast of Netflix's Unchosen.
Unchosen, Netflix's new psychological thriller, follows Rosie (Molly Windsor), a devoted wife and mother living within a cloistered Christian cult, whose world is upended by the arrival of an escaped convict.
The show will introduce viewers to the secrets and dangers lurking within a seemingly idyllic religious community with dark secrets hidden in every corner.
Read on for a guide to the cast of Unchosen, launching soon on Netflix.
Last updated: 31 March 2026
Unchosen cast list
- Molly Windsor as Rosie
- Asa Butterfield as Adam
- Fra Fee as Sam
- Siobhan Finneran as Mrs Phillips
- Christopher Eccleston as Mr Phillips
- Olivia Pickering as Grace
- Rory Wilmot as Anthony
- Aston McAuley as Isaac
- Alexa Davies as Hannah
- Nathan Aldous as Prisoner
- Darren Strange as Mr Crane
- Fabian Bevan as Matthew Phillips
- Ahmed Ismail as Amjid
- Liam Edwards as Worshipper
- Helen Austin as News Reporter
- Scott Burchell as Worker
- Yasmine Holness-Dove as Police Officer
Molly Windsor as Rosie
About the character: Rosie is a dutiful wife and mother living within a conservative Christian cult. Her life is thrown into turmoil when she encounters Sam, an escaped prisoner, which forces her to confront the reality of her world and question her place within the community.
Where you’ve seen Molly Windsor before: Windsor's main roles have come in the TV shows Cheat, Traces and War of the Worlds.
Asa Butterfield as Adam
About the character: Adam is Rosie’s husband and a central figure in the cult community. In the series, Adam’s marriage to Rosie begins to crack under the strain of Sam’s arrival and the mounting pressures within their insular world.
Where you’ve seen Asa Butterfield before: Butterfield has been a key fixture of British film and television for some years, appearing in Netflix's Sex Education, Apple TV's The Space Between Us, Martin Scorsese's Hugo and the 2013 sci-fi Ender's Game.
Fra Fee as Sam
About the character: Sam is an escaped prisoner whose sudden appearance in the cult community acts as a catalyst for Rosie’s transformation. He presents himself as Rosie’s potential saviour, but his dark criminal past raises questions about where the true danger lies.
Where you’ve seen Fra Fee before: Fee has been seen across the world of TV and film, appearing in Marvel's Hawkeye, Apple TV's Prime Target and Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon.
Siobhan Finneran as Mrs Phillips
About the character: Mrs Phillips is the wife of cult leader Mr Phillips and a figure of authority within the community. Her loyalty to the cult and her husband is tested as the story unfolds.
Where you’ve seen Siobhan Finneran before: An icon of British TV and film, Finneran has appeared in celebrated shows like Happy Valley, Downton Abbey and Time, as well as critically-acclaimed releases like Apostasy, The Selfish Giant and Boy A.
Christopher Eccleston as Mr Phillips
About the character: Mr Phillips is the leader of the religious cult and husband to Mrs Phillips. He commands the community with strict rules and sermons about the evils of the outside world, while maintaining a façade of harmony and safety.
Where you’ve seen Christopher Eccleston before: Viewers of Unchosen may recognise Eccleston for playing a similar role in HBO's The Leftovers. In addition, sci-fi fans will also recognise him from Doctor Who and Danny Boyle's 28 Days Later.
Supporting Unchosen cast
- Olivia Pickering as Grace
- Rory Wilmot as Anthony
- Aston McAuley as Isaac
- Alexa Davies as Hannah
- Nathan Aldous as Prisoner
- Darren Strange as Mr Crane
- Fabian Bevan as Matthew Phillips
- Ahmed Ismail as Amjid
- Liam Edwards as Worshipper
- Helen Austin as News Reporter
- Scott Burchell as Worker
- Yasmine Holness-Dove as Police Officer
Unchosen is on Netflix from Tuesday 21 April 2026.
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Helen Daly is the Deputy Digital Editor for Radio Times, overseeing new initiatives and commercial projects for the brand. She was previously Deputy TV Editor at a national publication. She has a BA in English Literature and an MA in Media & Journalism from Newcastle University.
